Table tennis paddle trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in table tennis paddle was worth $343.6 million in 2024, about 71.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343.6M | 71.8K t |
| 2023 | $340.5M | 59.6K t |
| 2022 | $386.4M | 68.4K t |
| 2021 | $426.2M | 77.6K t |
| 2020 | $375.6M | 75.0K t |
| 2019 | $317.8M | 58.2K t |
| 2018 | $318.9M | 56.1K t |
| 2017 | $314.0M | 59.1K t |
Top table tennis paddle exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $175.2M | 51% |
| Germany | $38.5M | 11% |
| Japan | $33.5M | 9.7% |
| France | $18.6M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $16.0M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $7.5M | 2.2% |
| United States | $4.3M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| India | $3.2M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 9.8% |
| France | $25.1M | 7.3% |
| China | $22.4M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $9.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $8.1M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $8.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $138.87 per kg and China $3.71 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Table tennis paddle (HS 9506.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9506.40: Table-tennis articles and equipment. HS 9506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most table tennis paddle?
China exported $175.2 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Japan (10%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most table tennis paddle?
The United States imported $45.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in table tennis paddle?
It was worth $343.6 million in 2024, about 71.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $426.2 million. 118 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of table tennis paddle per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $138.87 per kg and China $3.71 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for table tennis paddle?
The HS code for table tennis paddle is subheading 9506.40, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9506 page.
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